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• Author launches Soar, Adam, Soar in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday - Sault Star

  25-03-2019 22:28
  Author launches Soar, Adam, Soar in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday  Sault StarRick Prashaw will be reading and sharing the story behind his book Thursday. The story shares the life of his child through love, tragedy and triumph, and his ...
  
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• Author launches Soar, Adam, Soar in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday

  25-03-2019 22:24 via saultstar.com
  Despite what life threw his way, Adam Prashaw lived his short life to the fullest.
  That’s what is remembered most by the family and friends closest to the young man and others who are now living fuller lives as a result of his final gift on earth, organ donation.
  But Adam’s life was more than just about a tragic and unexpected death that resulted in his final gift of organ donation.
  Born Rebecca Adam Prashaw, Adam, as he insisted he be called, endured two brain surgeries to attempt t
  
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• JOHNSON, Gerald Robert

  25-03-2019 22:10
  Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 81. Loving husband and best friend of Sharron Johnson (Nee Hughes) for 53 years. Cherished father of Johnna-Beth Wandler (Paul) and Mark (Nathalie). Proud grampa of Mackenzie, Taylor, Kurt and Trey. Predeceased by his parents Mark and Jean […]
  
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• Freeland says tariffs raise ‘serious questions’ about NAFTA after meetings in DC

  25-03-2019 21:24
  OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is keeping up the pressure on the Trump administration, warning that Canada’s support for the updated North American trade pact may hinge on the U.S. lifting tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Freeland, who met Monday in Washington with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, says many Canadians have serious questions about ratifying the new […]
  
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• Ethiopian Airlines says pilots got appropriate training - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 20:32
  Ethiopian Airlines says pilots got appropriate training  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTewolde Gebremariam said in a statement Monday that the airline owns simulators to help pilots train on the Boeing 737 Max, which has software installed that ...
  
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• Young Liberals to Host Meet & Greet for Youth with Terry Sheehan Tomorrow

  25-03-2019 20:01
  Sault College (1:30 p.m.) or Algoma University (3 p.m.) Are you interested in the future of Canada and Sault Ste. Marie?  Then please attend a meeting of the Sault Ste. Marie Young Liberals of Canada. Two meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 26, one at Sault College in Room E2150 at 1:30 p.m. and […]
  
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• CAMPEAU, Evelyn

  25-03-2019 19:45
  Passed away peacefully in Sault Ste. Marie at the FJ Davey Home on Saturday March 23, 2019 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of Adrien for 69 years. Cherished mother of Phyllis Moss (Byron), late Alan Campeau and the late Brian Campeau. Proud Nana of Carly McCoy (Jeremy), Katelyn Dyck (Dave) and Eric Moss […]
  
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• The Sault Celebrates Special Olympics

  25-03-2019 19:44
  Locals gathered at White Pines today, alongside local law enforcement, one of Special Olympics biggest supporters, to raise the flag, celebrating Special Olympics Day. Sault Ste. Marie is one of 50 communities across Ontario who celebrated this day, honouring the legacy of the past 50 years of Special Olympics while enthusiastically looking forward to the […]
  
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• Caught on Camera: Theft of Energy Drinks

  25-03-2019 19:26
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of theft. On March 15, 2019 an unknown male enters the Circle K located at 655 Wellington Street West. The unknown male selected and concealed 5 cans of energy drinks before leaving the property […]
  
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• GUZZO, Armando

  25-03-2019 19:20
  Passed away suddenly at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 76. Armando loved life and being surrounded by his family and many friends. He always had a story to share about people he knew along the way. He taught us to be strong and find acceptance of what […]
  
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• Mountain bike trail plan gets interests from residents

  25-03-2019 18:51 via saultstar.com
  Creating a 15 kilometre mountain bike trail network in the Hiawatha Highlands could bring thousands of avid cyclists to Sault Ste. Marie.
  An open house to discuss development plans of the Farmer Lake Mountain Bike Trail Network and view a conceptual plan drew more than 120 residents to the civic centre last week, all providing positive feedback and interest in the project.
  The plan is contingent upon approval by the Sault Ste. Marie Regional Conservation Authority, a decision which is expected t
  
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• Trump formally recognizes Israeli control of Golan Heights - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 18:39
  Trump formally recognizes Israeli control of Golan Heights  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsStanding alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, President Donald Trump made formal a move he announced in a tweet last ...
  
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• Texas man brings 1,600 pound steer to Petco - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 18:10
  Texas man brings 1,600 pound steer to Petco  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPetco's policy of “all leashed pets are welcome” isn't just talk.When a Texas couple drove up to a Petco, they decided to see if their 1600-pound Ankole-Watusi ...
  
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• Trudeau says he had “cordial” conversation with Jody Wilson-Raybould

  25-03-2019 18:05
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould last week about a way forward following her allegations he politically interfered in a decision about a prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. Trudeau says the conversation was “cordial” and that they discussed “next steps” but did not elaborate further while answering questions in Maple Ridge, B.C. […]
  
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• Snow removal - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 18:03
  Snow removal  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAs April rapidly approaches, the City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to deal with a record snowfall which accumulated last month. The 45.1 inches that fell in ...
  
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• Breaking Ice From The Sault To Thunder Bay

  25-03-2019 17:58
  The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley is breaking out the Port of Thunder Bay in preparation for the 2019 commercial shipping season. Captain Signe Gotfredsen describes the voyage across Lake Superior from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay and talks about life on board the icebreaker.
  
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• MCDONALD, Ellis Edward

  25-03-2019 17:53
  Suddenly and surrounded by his loving family, Ellis McDonald, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend came to the end of his nine lives on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the age of 88. Son of the late Dan and Lillian McDonald, son-in-law of the late William and Jessie Tuckett. Survived by his loving wife […]
  
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• U12 Provincial Ice Hawks Medal at Provincial Championships!

  25-03-2019 17:50
  Representing the Sault Ringette Club at this year’s U12 Provincial Championships in Guelph, the Sault Ice Hawks brought home a Bronze medal in the Jacks Division grouping. After finishing the round robin portion of the tournament with 3 wins and 2 losses, the Ice Hawks squared-off against Upper Ottawa Valley in the semi-final game. The […]
  
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• ATKINS, Howard

  25-03-2019 17:49
  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Atkins in his 94th year on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the F.J. Davey Home. Much loved Father of Terri Elliott (Rick) and Lori Atkins.  Proud Grandpa to Lindsay Virene. Predeceased by his brother, Victor and will be missed by his sister-in-law, Theresa Atkins. […]
  
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• Parkland community worried after 2 survivors suicides - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 17:47
  Parkland community worried after 2 survivors suicides  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsParkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky said Monday that community leaders, government officials, parents, police and others held an emergency meeting ...
  
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• Parkland community worried after 2 survivors' suicides - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 17:47
  Parkland community worried after 2 survivors' suicides - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsParkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky said Monday that community leaders, government officials, parents, police and others held an emergency meeting ...
  
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• Mueller finds no Trump collusion, leaves obstruction open - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 16:42
  Mueller finds no Trump collusion, leaves obstruction open  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSpecial counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence President Donald Trump's campaign "conspired or coordinated" with Russia to influence the 2016 ...
  
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• Canadian man charged with spying in China gets visit by consular officials

  25-03-2019 16:37
  OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says consular officials in China visited today with detained former diplomat Michael Kovrig today. It is the fifth time Kovrig has received a consular visit since he was detained by Chinese authorities in early December, but the first since he and fellow detainee Michael Spavor were charged with stealing state secrets two weeks ago. Spavor […]
  
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• Sault College Students Raise Funds Despite Government Cuts

  25-03-2019 16:26
  Ada Crowder and Ahmad Alkosani, two Soo College students representing WUSC (World University Service of Canada), hosted the Soo College Mutli-Cutural party this past Friday. Featuring Syrian, Chinese, Indigenous, and Indian cultures, multiple performances proudly displaying the background of each cultural were demonstrated inside of Odeno, the on campus restaurant and bar. Above is a […]
  
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• Michigan changes testing for eighth-graders - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 16:22
  Michigan changes testing for eighth-graders  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan eighth-graders will see changes in state testing this spring in a step that could better prepare students for college entrance exams. In April, the College ...
  
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• Energy and financials weigh on stocks in Toronto, U.S. stocks mixed

  25-03-2019 16:22
  TORONTO — The heavyweight energy and financial sectors weighed on stocks in Toronto as Canada’s main stock index edged lower in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 6.21 points at 16,083.12. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 39.46 points at 25,541.78. The S&P 500 index was up 2.41 points […]
  
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• EU military wants to partner with Canada in Mali as it races for exit

  25-03-2019 16:00
  OTTAWA —  As Canada’s military mission races to leave Mali and the United Nations pleads for it to stay, the European Union is making a fresh appeal to the Canadian Forces to partner with it in the West African country. Gen. Esa Pulkkinen, director general of the EU’s military staff, told The Canadian Press that […]
  
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• Local Boy Raises Money for Autism Ontario

  25-03-2019 15:56
  Most children want toys and gifts for their birthdays. But that wasn’t the case for one local five-year-old. Clark Collins, who turned five on Friday, decided to invite the community to his birthday party at the John Rhodes on Saturday, in exchange for donations to Autism Ontario Sault Ste. Marie. ONNtv was there and spoke […]
  
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• Israel mobilizes after Gaza rocket attack, escalation looms - sooeveningnews.com

  25-03-2019 15:52
  Israel mobilizes after Gaza rocket attack, escalation looms  sooeveningnews.comNetanyahu promised a tough response while Gaza's Hamas leaders went into hiding, setting the stage for a possible major conflagration just two weeks before ...
  
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• Israel mobilizes after Gaza rocket attack, escalation looms - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 15:52
  Israel mobilizes after Gaza rocket attack, escalation looms  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNetanyahu promised a tough response while Gaza's Hamas leaders went into hiding, setting the stage for a possible major conflagration just two weeks before ...
  
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• Toll increase coming at Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge - MLive.com

  25-03-2019 15:50
  Toll increase coming at Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge  MLive.comBeginning on April 1, the passenger vehicle cash tolls will increase from $3.50 U.S. dollars per trip to $4.
  
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• Canada Revenue Agency apologizes as online services go down

  25-03-2019 15:46
  OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says its online systems have gone down and it isn’t saying when they will be back. The agency is apologizing in a tweet for the cut in services this morning, saying officials are looking into the “technical issues.” Some Twitter users say the agency’s services appear to have been down […]
  
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• Journey Lottery Draw Date Fast Approaching

  25-03-2019 15:42
  Precious Blood Cathedral’s Journey lottery in support of the Journey is fast approaching.  Once again this year the tickets are $20.  Prizes for this year’s Journey Lottery are a grand prize of $25,000 and 5 additional prizes of $1,000.  The 2019 Journey Lottery Draw will take place on Saturday April 20th 2019 at 12:00 Noon […]
  
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• Health and Wellness in the Sault

  25-03-2019 15:17
  Over 30 health and wellness vendors set up at the Machine Shop on Sunday for Sault Ste. Marie’s Spring Holistic Healing Fair. The Holistic Healing Fairs – held semi-annuially – were created to educate and inspire the local community to become more conscious of their daily habits. Vendors included – art expression, jewellery, chemical-free body […]
  
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• CUDMORE, Scott

  25-03-2019 15:09
  We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Scott Cudmore on March 21, 2019, in his 28th year. Scott was the beloved son of Lori McQueen (Jim Verdoni) and Greg Cudmore (Johanna). He was the cherished grandson of the late William and Georgina McQueen, and Royce and Theresa Cudmore, and treasured stepgrandson to Jim and […]
  
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• First freighter - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 15:08
  First freighter  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEarly today, the Stewart J. Cort entered the Poe Lock to transfer upbound into Lake Superior. The Soo Locks officially opened at 12:01 a.m. today — marking the ...
  
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• BARTON, Deirdre

  25-03-2019 15:06
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home with her family by her side on Friday, March 22, 2019 in her 93 year. Beloved wife of the late Tom Barton. Loving mother of Harold (Yula), Eric (Judy), Ross (Heidi) and the late Gary (Joanne). Proud Gram of David, Jeremy (Melissa), Ashley, Aimee, Hilary (Mike), Steven, Pamela (Jay), […]
  
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• GIBBONS, Jean

  25-03-2019 15:05
  Passed away peacefully at the FJ Davey Home on Friday, March 22, 2019 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Dick Gibbons. Loving mother of Reginald, Jo-Ellen Pold (Rein), Elizabeth Hooper (John), Kevin and the late Ted. Proud gramma of six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her parents, brothers […]
  
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• Bridge Fares Go Up April 1

  25-03-2019 14:09
  The passenger vehicle cash tolls will increase from the current $3.50 (in U.S. dollars) per trip to $4 on April 1. Regular commuters receiving a full discount will see an increase from $2.45 to $2.80 per trip. Commercial rates will increase from $4.50 to $5 per axle. Canadian dollar rates, with equity adjustments, will also […]
  
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• Thunderbirds one away from the West Division Final

  25-03-2019 13:43
  The Soo Thunderbirds are now just one win away from advancing to the West Division Final for the second straight year! After dropping back to back games in Blind River, both by identical 3-2 scores, the Soo Thunderbirds returned home for game 5 of the West Division Semifinal on Sunday night, with the series tied […]
  
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• 2019 shipping season starts - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 12:26
  2019 shipping season starts  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsVery early this morning, the Stewart J. Cort waited patiently for the Poe Lock to transfer it into Lake Superior. The Soo Locks officially opened at 12:01 a.m. today ...
  
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• Sturgis Lakeview Avenue to be closed - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 11:25
  Sturgis Lakeview Avenue to be closed - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMonday, North Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will be closed to all traffic at the Oakwood Drive intersection while contractors replace the sanitary sewer main.
  
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• MTM On The Road: Phat Boutique In Sault Ste. Marie - 9&10 News

  25-03-2019 11:00
  MTM On The Road: Phat Boutique In Sault Ste. Marie  9&10 NewsPhat Boutique is not your average clothing shop. It's a one stop shop for everything fashion. The boutique is unique because Phat stands for pre-owned, hot, and ...
  
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• Inquest into fatal Radiohead stage collapse set to get underway in Toronto

  25-03-2019 09:00
  TORONTO — An inquest is set to get underway today into the fatal stage collapse at a Radiohead concert in Toronto nearly seven years ago. The band’s drum technician, Scott Johnson, was killed when a massive structure crashed down on him on June 16, 2012 — just hours before Radiohead was set to take the stage at Downsview […]
  
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• Bills would ensure libraries, librarians in schools - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 05:52
  Bills would ensure libraries, librarians in schools  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLANSING — Literacy continues to be a big concern in Michigan as English Language Arts test scores fluctuate and, starting next school year, third-graders who ...
  
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• Sale to benefit missions - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 05:05
  Sale to benefit missions  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE — The G-19 Mission Team from the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church will be hosting a sale inside the church's gymnasium April 4-6 to raise funds for ...
  
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• Constantine grad to appear on game show Monday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  25-03-2019 05:05
  Constantine grad to appear on game show Monday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLocal game show aficionados may notice a familiar face Monday when watching Wheel of Fortune.
  
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